A family member will be doing the work. TEhanks for reminding me about the
mother board and processor.
4 GB of RAM will work and I can live with a 32-bit computer.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andre Williams" <andre.williams.1...@gmail.com>
To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer
Firstly, who will be building the machine? You, or a family member, or a
computer store? I'm asking because prices will range significantly
depending
on who is building the machine.
What is it that you're doing? no need to build a powerhouse of a computer
if
you will only be using NotePad and casually browsing the internet.
Why is Windows7 Pro a necessity? the Jaws license will cost you about $300
more than regular license. Window eyes license will not demand this
outrageous additional cost.
A 64-bit machine will allow for more ram to be used--up to 24 gigs. A
32-bit
version of Windows 7 will only allow for 4 gigs of ram max. If you will be
processing large audio or video files as is the case with a media center
PC
then you will want Windows 64-bit.
If you want a good high-end sound card then expect to pay an additional
$150+--at the very least. My motherboard came with an 8-channel sound card
that seems to be doing the job for me. I use it with a 2.1 speaker system
and it sounds great.
You can install Office 2003 on your Windows 7 machine without a problem.
Motherboards vary in cost from under $100 to $350+.
You may also need to buy a new processor that will run with your current
motherboard.
A TV tuner card will cost you about $90+ for a good one. You can buy a
remote control for about $15.
If all this is a mystery to you then plan on spending the next couple of
weeks doing your research, or get an experienced person to help you build
the computer. In all honesty, unless that friend or family member is
willing
to be your go to tech support, you should buy an already assembled off the
shelf Home Theatre PC.
for what you want, I'm thinking you will probably be spending about $1000
for a low-end machine or up to $1700 for a nice almost top of the line
home-built machine. An equivalent machine from Dell will cost you about
$2400 to $3200 respectively.
If I were you I'd jump on the newegg.com or amazon.com and look around
because its black Friday today and there's lots of good deals on these
items.
Andre
----- Original Message -----
From: "Francis E. Khan" <fek...@tstt.net.tt>
To: "Blind Computing" <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 10:21 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer
I have been advised to get a new computer to help me do what I am doing
and
wonder whether it would be better to build a machine instead of purchasing
one from the brands that are now available. This is what I want.
My computer should be equipped with Windows 7 professional and I am told
that it should be a 64-bit setup. What is the difference between a 32-bit
and 64-bit machine and what are the advantages of having either one. It
should also have at least 4 GB of RAM and a fast enough processor. It
should be equipped with a good sound card that can show up the music that
I
am listening to but I have no idea of choosing a sound card.
At this point in time I am using Office 2003 professional which I can use
pretty good but my nephew has sent me Office 2007 and I don't know
anything
about using the ribbon menus. What about the motherboard which I should
purchase to get the best out of the package. One other thing: I have
been
told that some software is not available for 64-bit computers. The last
thing I need to have is a TV card so that I can listen to programmes on
television.
I hope my message makes some sense and I look forward to all the advice
you
can give.
Francis Khan
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